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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 415.47 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 415.47 and 163.07 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 415.47 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/415.47 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 415.47 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 67,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747.80/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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